Economy Current Affairs for UPSC

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Strengthen your base, Pg12.

Global trade war escalates as US, EU, and China weaponize tariffs, regulations, and dominance, impacting India's economic strategy.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

17 Oct, 2025

Strengthen your base, Pg12.

Global trade war escalates as US, EU, and China weaponize tariffs, regulations, and dominance, impacting India's economic strategy.

17 Oct, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

India to expand trade agreement with 4-nation South American bloc, Pg17.

India and MERCOSUR trade bloc to expand PTA, targeting significant tariff preference gains within one year.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

17 Oct, 2025

India to expand trade agreement with 4-nation South American bloc, Pg17.

India and MERCOSUR trade bloc to expand PTA, targeting significant tariff preference gains within one year.

17 Oct, 2025

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

RBI may retain current cap for deposit insurance premiums, Pg17.

RBI likely to maintain 12 paise cap on deposit insurance, reducing premiums for well-managed banks under new risk-based model.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

17 Oct, 2025

RBI may retain current cap for deposit insurance premiums, Pg17.

RBI likely to maintain 12 paise cap on deposit insurance, reducing premiums for well-managed banks under new risk-based model.

17 Oct, 2025

Inclusive Growth Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Science and Technology in Everyday Life

AI may fuel gap between rich & poor nations, says IMF chief, Pg17.

IMF warns AI investment boom, primarily in the U.S., may widen economic disparities between wealthy and developing nations.

Inclusive Growth Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Science and Technology in Everyday Life

17 Oct, 2025

AI may fuel gap between rich & poor nations, says IMF chief, Pg17.

IMF warns AI investment boom, primarily in the U.S., may widen economic disparities between wealthy and developing nations.

17 Oct, 2025

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Trade deficit widens 93% in Sept. as services slump, Pg1

India's trade deficit surges 93% in September 2025, hitting $16.6 billion amid services export slump.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

16 Oct, 2025

Trade deficit widens 93% in Sept. as services slump, Pg1

India's trade deficit surges 93% in September 2025, hitting $16.6 billion amid services export slump.

16 Oct, 2025

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

The future of the IMEC, Pg8

IMEC faces geopolitical hurdles amid Middle East tensions, but remains vital for India-Europe trade amid Arctic route rise.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

16 Oct, 2025

The future of the IMEC, Pg8

IMEC faces geopolitical hurdles amid Middle East tensions, but remains vital for India-Europe trade amid Arctic route rise.

16 Oct, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Biotechnology

Biotech surge builds momentum but faces scaling bottlenecks, PgII.

Indian biotech sector surges with 10,000+ startups, faces scaling challenges despite $3 billion investment; strategic reforms urged.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Biotechnology

16 Oct, 2025

Biotech surge builds momentum but faces scaling bottlenecks, PgII.

Indian biotech sector surges with 10,000+ startups, faces scaling challenges despite $3 billion investment; strategic reforms urged.

16 Oct, 2025

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government Budgeting

Why is the fiscal architecture of municipalities flawed?, Pg8

Indian municipalities face fiscal stress due to centralized taxation, GST impact, and flawed creditworthiness assessments, hindering urban development and fiscal justice.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government Budgeting

16 Oct, 2025

Why is the fiscal architecture of municipalities flawed?, Pg8

Indian municipalities face fiscal stress due to centralized taxation, GST impact, and flawed creditworthiness assessments, hindering urban development and fiscal justice.

16 Oct, 2025

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

The ‘critical factor’ in India’s clean energy ambitions, Pg6

India focuses on securing critical minerals like lithium and cobalt to boost clean energy transition and reduce import dependency.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

16 Oct, 2025

The ‘critical factor’ in India’s clean energy ambitions, Pg6

India focuses on securing critical minerals like lithium and cobalt to boost clean energy transition and reduce import dependency.

16 Oct, 2025

Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and Socialism Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Evolution, revolution, Pg6

Nobel Prize winners highlight 'creative destruction' model's limits amid rising state-led economies and geopolitical shifts.

Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and Socialism Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

16 Oct, 2025

Evolution, revolution, Pg6

Nobel Prize winners highlight 'creative destruction' model's limits amid rising state-led economies and geopolitical shifts.

16 Oct, 2025

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models IT and Computers

Google’s $15 bn AI hub in AP: Decoding its importance for India, Pg13.

Google invests $15 billion in Andhra Pradesh for AI data center, boosting US-India ties and India's AI infrastructure.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models IT and Computers

16 Oct, 2025

Google’s $15 bn AI hub in AP: Decoding its importance for India, Pg13.

Google invests $15 billion in Andhra Pradesh for AI data center, boosting US-India ties and India's AI infrastructure.

16 Oct, 2025

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

Room for further cut in policy rate, but time not opportune: RBI Governor, Pg13.

RBI holds repo rate steady at 6.5%, projects 6.8% GDP growth, citing uncertainty despite benign inflation outlook.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

16 Oct, 2025

Room for further cut in policy rate, but time not opportune: RBI Governor, Pg13.

RBI holds repo rate steady at 6.5%, projects 6.8% GDP growth, citing uncertainty despite benign inflation outlook.

16 Oct, 2025

Vulnerable Sections Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Government Budgeting

USING SAFETY NET, Pg10.

EPFO eases withdrawal rules, allowing multiple withdrawals and streamlining categories for enhanced member flexibility and liquidity during financial needs.

Vulnerable Sections Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Government Budgeting

16 Oct, 2025

USING SAFETY NET, Pg10.

EPFO eases withdrawal rules, allowing multiple withdrawals and streamlining categories for enhanced member flexibility and liquidity during financial needs.

16 Oct, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Trump tariff: Exports to US dip 12% but China and UAE cushion blow, Pg1.

India's exports to US decline 12% due to Trump tariffs, China and UAE provide export growth cushion.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

16 Oct, 2025

Trump tariff: Exports to US dip 12% but China and UAE cushion blow, Pg1.

India's exports to US decline 12% due to Trump tariffs, China and UAE provide export growth cushion.

16 Oct, 2025

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

China's rare earth squeeze may push India-US deal to finish line, but timing key, Pg1.

China's rare earth export restrictions intensify US-China trade tensions, potentially accelerating India-US cooperation in critical mineral supply chains.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

16 Oct, 2025

China's rare earth squeeze may push India-US deal to finish line, but timing key, Pg1.

China's rare earth export restrictions intensify US-China trade tensions, potentially accelerating India-US cooperation in critical mineral supply chains.

16 Oct, 2025

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

The new power of rare earths, Pg15.

China restricts rare earth exports amid trade war, escalating tensions with US and impacting global supply chains.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

16 Oct, 2025

The new power of rare earths, Pg15.

China restricts rare earth exports amid trade war, escalating tensions with US and impacting global supply chains.

16 Oct, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

EV sops: China files complaint against India at WTO, Pg13.

China challenges India's EV subsidies at WTO, alleging trade violations amid efforts to normalize relations post-Ladakh standoff.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

16 Oct, 2025

EV sops: China files complaint against India at WTO, Pg13.

China challenges India's EV subsidies at WTO, alleging trade violations amid efforts to normalize relations post-Ladakh standoff.

16 Oct, 2025

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

IMF forecasts India to grow 6.6% in 2025, cuts projection for next year , Pg15.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its October 2025 World Economic Outlook revised India’s growth projection upward to 6.6% for 2025, while slightly lowering it to 6.2% for 2026, citing strong early-year performance offset by global headwinds and protectionist trade policies.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

15 Oct, 2025

IMF forecasts India to grow 6.6% in 2025, cuts projection for next year , Pg15.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its October 2025 World Economic Outlook revised India’s growth projection upward to 6.6% for 2025, while slightly lowering it to 6.2% for 2026, citing strong early-year performance offset by global headwinds and protectionist trade policies.

15 Oct, 2025

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models IT and Computers

Google to Invest $15 Billion in AI Data Centre at Vizag, Pg15.

Tech giant Google has announced an investment of $15 billion over the next five years to set up a ‘gigawatt-scale’ AI compute capacity data centre in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, marking its largest AI hub outside the United States.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models IT and Computers

15 Oct, 2025

Google to Invest $15 Billion in AI Data Centre at Vizag, Pg15.

Tech giant Google has announced an investment of $15 billion over the next five years to set up a ‘gigawatt-scale’ AI compute capacity data centre in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, marking its largest AI hub outside the United States.

15 Oct, 2025

Industrial Revolution Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

How innovation drives economic growth, Pg10

Nobel laureates explain innovation's pivotal role in economic growth through 'useful knowledge' and 'creative destruction' theories.

Industrial Revolution Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

15 Oct, 2025

How innovation drives economic growth, Pg10

Nobel laureates explain innovation's pivotal role in economic growth through 'useful knowledge' and 'creative destruction' theories.

15 Oct, 2025

Economy

Strengthen your base, Pg12.

Strengthen your base, Pg12.

India to expand trade agreement with 4-nation South American bloc, Pg17.

India to expand trade agreement with 4-nation South American bloc, Pg17.

RBI may retain current cap for deposit insurance premiums, Pg17.

RBI may retain current cap for deposit insurance premiums, Pg17.

AI may fuel gap between rich & poor nations, says IMF chief, Pg17.

AI may fuel gap between rich & poor nations, says IMF chief, Pg17.

Trade deficit widens 93% in Sept. as services slump, Pg1

Trade deficit widens 93% in Sept. as services slump, Pg1

The future of the IMEC, Pg8

The future of the IMEC, Pg8

Biotech surge builds momentum but faces scaling bottlenecks, PgII.

Biotech surge builds momentum but faces scaling bottlenecks, PgII.

Why is the fiscal architecture of municipalities flawed?, Pg8

Why is the fiscal architecture of municipalities flawed?, Pg8

The ‘critical factor’ in India’s clean energy ambitions, Pg6

The ‘critical factor’ in India’s clean energy ambitions, Pg6

​Evolution, revolution, Pg6

​Evolution, revolution, Pg6

Google’s $15 bn AI hub in AP: Decoding its importance for India, Pg13.

Google’s $15 bn AI hub in AP: Decoding its importance for India, Pg13.

Room for further cut in policy rate, but time not opportune: RBI Governor, Pg13.

Room for further cut in policy rate, but time not opportune: RBI Governor, Pg13.

USING SAFETY NET, Pg10.

USING SAFETY NET, Pg10.

Trump tariff: Exports to US dip 12% but China and UAE cushion blow, Pg1.

Trump tariff: Exports to US dip 12% but China and UAE cushion blow, Pg1.

China's rare earth squeeze may push India-US deal to finish line, but timing key, Pg1.

China's rare earth squeeze may push India-US deal to finish line, but timing key, Pg1.

The new power of rare earths, Pg15.

The new power of rare earths, Pg15.

EV sops: China files complaint against India at WTO, Pg13.

EV sops: China files complaint against India at WTO, Pg13.

IMF forecasts India to grow 6.6% in 2025, cuts projection for next year , Pg15.

IMF forecasts India to grow 6.6% in 2025, cuts projection for next year , Pg15.

Google to Invest $15 Billion in AI Data Centre at Vizag, Pg15.

Google to Invest $15 Billion in AI Data Centre at Vizag, Pg15.

How innovation drives economic growth, Pg10

How innovation drives economic growth, Pg10

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